Raleigh, NC, US
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Raleigh is located in the state of North Carolina, United States of America. Raleigh is home to inhabitants comprising 0.14 percent of the total population of US. There are 102 neighborhoods, a vast network of roadways in Raleigh.
The overall population of Raleigh is 449,477, with median age of 33.1 years. Raleigh residents are 4.7 years younger than average of United States of America, which is 37.8 years. 47.8% of Raleigh population is male, while 52.2% of the population is female.
The most common degree of education among Raleigh inhabitants is bachelor's degree (31.9%). Income of people living in Raleigh is usually in the bracket of $75,000 to $99,999 (12.9%).
You may find more detailed demographics information about Raleigh, as well as a list of nearby locations, further down this page.
Raleigh Demographics
What is the population of Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
Total
449,477
321,004,407
According to 2017 US census data, the population of Raleigh is 449,477 people. This represents 0.14% of the total population of 321,004,407 people in the United States of America.
The data list for total population is as follows:
- Total - 449,477 (0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the gender statistics of Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
Male
47.8%
48.8%
Female
52.2%
51.2%
In accordance with data from the 2017 United States Census, Raleigh has 175,517 male inhabitants (47.8 percent) and 192,005 female residents (52.2 percent).
In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.
In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.
The data list for gender is as follows:
- Male - 175,517 (47.8% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Female - 192,005 (52.2% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the median incomes in Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
Less than $10k
4.8%
6.7%
$10k - $25k
12%
14.6%
$25k - $40k
13.8%
14%
$40k - $60k
18.2%
16.2%
$60k - $100k
23.8%
22.3%
$100k - $125k
8.9%
8.6%
$125k - $150k
5.6%
5.4%
$150k - $200k
6.1%
5.8%
More than $200k
6.8%
6.3%
According to 2017 US census statistics, the most frequent household income levels in Raleigh are: $60k - $100k (23.8 percent), $40k - $60k (18.2 percent) and $25k - $40k (13.8 percent).
In comparison United States of America most dominant household income ranges are: $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%) and $10k - $25k (14.6%).
In comparison United States of America most dominant household income ranges are: $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%) and $10k - $25k (14.6%).
The data list for income is as follows:
- Total - 176,870 (100% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Less than $10k - 8,549 (4.8% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- $10k - $25k - 21,153 (12% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- $25k - $40k - 24,472 (13.8% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- $40k - $60k - 32,118 (18.2% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- $60k - $100k - 42,137 (23.8% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- $100k - $125k - 15,756 (8.9% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- $125k - $150k - 9,961 (5.6% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- $150k - $200k - 10,733 (6.1% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- More than $200k - 11,991 (6.8% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the median age statistics in Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
Total
33.1
37.8
Male
31.9
36.5
Female
34.1
39.1
The average age of a man in Raleigh is 31.9 years old, while the average age of a woman is 34.1 years old, according to the information provided by the US Census in 2017.
To put that in perspective, the average age of a man in the United States of America is 36.5 years old, while the average age of a woman is 39.1 years old.
To put that in perspective, the average age of a man in the United States of America is 36.5 years old, while the average age of a woman is 39.1 years old.
Following is the data list for median age statistics:
- Total - 33.1
- Male - 31.9
- Female - 34.1
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the detailed age group statistics in Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
Less than 18 yrs
21.7%
22.9%
18 - 24 years
12.9%
9.7%
25 - 34 years
18.5%
13.7%
35 - 49 years
21.5%
19.2%
50 - 64 years
15.6%
19.6%
65 - 84 years
8.5%
13%
More than 85 yrs
1.2%
1.9%
According to 2017 US census statistics, the predominant age groups in the Raleigh are: less than 18 yrs (21.7%), 35 - 49 years (21.5%), and 25 - 34 years (18.5%).
In contrast, the age categories that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%).
In contrast, the age categories that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%).
Below is the data for age groups statistics:
- Total - 449,477 (100% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Less than 18 yrs - 97,473 (21.7% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- 18 - 24 years - 58,066 (12.9% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- 25 - 34 years - 83,294 (18.5% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- 35 - 49 years - 96,655 (21.5% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- 50 - 64 years - 70,264 (15.6% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- 65 - 84 years - 38,113 (8.5% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- More than 85 yrs - 5,612 (1.2% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What is the marital status of Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
Married
42.9%
50.2%
Never Married
42.7%
33.1%
Divorced
10.6%
10.9%
Widowed
3.8%
5.8%
According to 2017 US census statistics, the most common marriage statuses in Raleigh are: now married (42.9 percent) and never married (42.7 percent).
Married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%) are the most prevalent marriage statuses in United States of America.
Married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%) are the most prevalent marriage statuses in United States of America.
Below is the data for marital status statistics:
- Total - 367,522 (100% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Married - 157,759 (42.9% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Never Married - 156,755 (42.7% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Divorced - 39,013 (10.6% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Widowed - 13,995 (3.8% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What is the level of education in Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
No Schooling
1.1%
1.4%
Unifinished High-school
7.4%
11.2%
High-school Diploma
13.3%
23.3%
GED or alt. creds
2.4%
4%
Unfinished College
18.2%
20.8%
Associate's degree
7.7%
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
31.9%
19.1%
Master's degree
13.2%
8.4%
Professional School degree
2.6%
2%
Doctorate degree
2.2%
1.4%
As per 2017 US census data Raleigh dominant household education levels are: bachelor's degree (31.9 percent), unfinished college (18.2 percent) and high-school diploma (13.3 percent).
In contrast, the household education levels with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).
In contrast, the household education levels with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).
The data list for education is as follows:
- No Schooling - 3,244 (1.1% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Unifinished High-school - 21,834 (7.4% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- High-school Diploma - 39,027 (13.3% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- GED or alt. creds - 6,930 (2.4% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Unfinished College - 53,517 (18.2% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Associate's degree - 22,538 (7.7% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Bachelor's degree - 93,876 (31.9% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Master's degree - 38,659 (13.2% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Professional School degree - 7,764 (2.6% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Doctorate degree - 6,549 (2.2% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the languages spoken in households of Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
English only
82.7%
78.7%
Spanish
9.7%
13.2%
Other Indo-European
2.8%
3.6%
Asian and Pacific
2.7%
3.5%
Other Languages
2%
1%
As per 2017 US census data Raleigh dominant spoken languages are: only english (82.7%), spanish (9.7%) and other indo-european (2.8%).
In contrast, the spoken languages that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: english only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%).
In contrast, the spoken languages that are most prevalent in United States of America are as follows: english only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%).
The data list for languages spoken is as follows:
- Total - 421,498 (100% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- English only - 348,394 (82.7% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Spanish - 41,056 (9.7% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Other Indo-European - 11,971 (2.8% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Asian and Pacific Islands - 11,521 (2.7% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Other Languages - 8,556 (2% of Raleigh, 0.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What is the ethnic diversity in Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
White
59%
73%
African American
28.9%
12.7%
American Indian
0.3%
0.8%
Asian
4.6%
5.4%
Hawaiian & Pacific
0.1%
0.2%
Two+ ethnicities
2.6%
3.1%
Other
4.6%
4.8%
2017 US Census statistics show that white make up the largest share of the population in the Raleigh, followed by african american (28.9) and other (4.6).
The top three largest ethnic diversity groups in United States of America are white (73%), african american (12.7%), and asian (5.4%).
The top three largest ethnic diversity groups in United States of America are white (73%), african american (12.7%), and asian (5.4%).
Below is the data for ethnic diversity statistics:
- Total - 449,477 (100% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- White - 265,366 (59% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- African American - 129,711 (28.9% of Raleigh, 0.3% of US)
- American Indian & Alaska Native - 1,554 (0.3% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Asian - 20,476 (4.6% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander - 345 (0.1% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Two or more ethnicities - 11,505 (2.6% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Other - 20,520 (4.6% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the household type statistics in Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
Family Households
55.9%
65.9%
Non-family Households
44.1%
34.1%
According to 2017 US census statistics, 55.9% of Raleigh households are made up of families, while just 44.1% of homes are made up of people living alone or with roommates.
In United States of America, family households account for 65.9% of all households while non-family homes account for 34.1%.
In United States of America, family households account for 65.9% of all households while non-family homes account for 34.1%.
Data used in the data for household types statistics chart is as following:
- Total - 176,870 (100% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Family households, Married-couple family - 68,480 (38.7% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Family households, Other family - 30,475 (17.2% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Family households, Other family, Male householder no wife present - 7,186 (4.1% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Family households, Other family, Female householder no husband present - 23,289 (13.2% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Nonfamily households, Householder living alone - 59,044 (33.4% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Nonfamily households, Householder not living alone - 18,871 (10.7% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Family Households - 98,955 (55.9% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Non-family Households - 77,915 (44.1% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the most common employment industries in Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
Agriculture
0.2%
1.3%
Construction
5.7%
6.4%
Manufacturing
7.2%
10.3%
Wholesale
2.4%
2.7%
Retail
10.5%
11.4%
Utilities
0.5%
0.8%
Information
2.7%
2.1%
Finance & Insurance
5.8%
4.6%
Real Estate
2.6%
1.9%
Sci & Tech Services
12.7%
6.9%
Company Management
0.1%
0.1%
Administrative Services
5.1%
4.3%
Educational Services
9.4%
9.3%
Health Care
11.6%
13.8%
Arts & Entertainment
2.2%
2.2%
Accommodation & Food Services
8.4%
7.5%
Public Administration
5.1%
4.7%
Other Services
4.5%
4.9%
Professional scientific and technical services accounts for 12.7% of Raleigh employment, followed by health care and social assistance (11.6%), retail trade (10.5%), and educational services (9.4%).
In contrast, the most prevalent employment industries in United States of America are: health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%).
In contrast, the most prevalent employment industries in United States of America are: health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%).
The data list for employment industries is as follows:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting - 392 (0.2% of Raleigh, 0% of US)
- Construction - 14,015 (5.7% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Manufacturing - 17,482 (7.2% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Wholesale - 5,803 (2.4% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Retail - 25,638 (10.5% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Utilities - 1,307 (0.5% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Information - 6,642 (2.7% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Finance & Insurance - 14,251 (5.8% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Real Estate - 6,232 (2.6% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Scientific & Technical Services - 31,008 (12.7% of Raleigh, 0.3% of US)
- Company Management - 297 (0.1% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Administrative & Waste Management Services - 12,514 (5.1% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Educational Services - 22,943 (9.4% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Health Care & Social Assistance - 28,346 (11.6% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation - 5,287 (2.2% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Accommodation & Food Services - 20,564 (8.4% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Public Administration - 12,501 (5.1% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Other Services - 10,877 (4.5% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the most common means of transportation in Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
Car, Truck or Van
94.1%
89.9%
Public Transportation
2.2%
5.4%
Walk
1.9%
2.9%
Motorcycle or Bicycle
1.8%
1.9%
Car truck or van (13.8%) is the most common type of transportation to and from work in Raleigh, as reported by the 2017 United States Census.
Among the United States of America population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).
Following is the data list for means of transportation statistics:
- Car, Truck or Van - 210,516 (94.1% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- Public Transportation - 4,891 (2.2% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Walk - 4,269 (1.9% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- Taxicab, Motorcycle, Bicycle or Other - 4,031 (1.8% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the commute time statistics in Raleigh?
- Raleigh
- US
Less than 10 mins
10.8%
12.7%
10-15 mins
14%
13.6%
15-20 mins
19.2%
15.3%
20-25 mins
17.9%
14.6%
25-30 mins
8.3%
6.4%
30-35 mins
14.6%
13.7%
35-45 mins
5.7%
6.8%
45-50 mins
5.3%
8.1%
60 or more mins
4.3%
8.9%
From the Raleigh, the most common ranges of time spent getting to and from work are (in order) 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes, and 30-35 minutes, as available data from the United States Census Bureau (2017).
In comparison United States of America most dominant travel time to work ranges are: 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes and 30-35 minutes.
In comparison United States of America most dominant travel time to work ranges are: 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes and 30-35 minutes.
The data list for time of commute is as follows:
- Less than 10 mins - 24,142 (10.8% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- 10-15 mins - 31,290 (14% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- 15-20 mins - 42,983 (19.2% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- 20-25 mins - 39,986 (17.9% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- 25-30 mins - 18,457 (8.3% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- 30-35 mins - 32,559 (14.6% of Raleigh, 0.2% of US)
- 35-45 mins - 12,746 (5.7% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- 45-50 mins - 11,861 (5.3% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
- 60 or more mins - 9,683 (4.3% of Raleigh, 0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
Raleigh Education
Schools in Raleigh
Twelve out of 97 schools in Raleigh are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
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Colleges in Raleigh
Two colleges in Raleigh are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Wake Technical Community College: Northern Wake Campus Operator: Wake Technical Community College Address: 6600 Louisburg Road, Raleigh, NC 27616, United States Website: http://www.waketech.edu/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Wake Technical Community College |
Wake Technical Community College: Perry Health Sciences Campus |
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Universities in Raleigh
Eighteen universities in Raleigh are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Animal Scan |
CBC Research Building |
Campbell University: Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law |
College of Veterinary Medicine Equine and Food Animal Veterinary Center |
College of Veterinary Medicine Health and Wellness Center |
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University |
Meredith College Address: 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh 27607, United States Website: http://www.meredith.edu/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Meredith College |
NCSU CVM Library |
NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine |
NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Animal Unit |
North Carolina State South Campus |
North Carolina State University Website: http://centennial.ncsu.edu; http://ncsu.edu; http://ncsu.edu Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1132346 |
North Carolina State University (Centennial Campus) Website: http://centennial.ncsu.edu Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24779 |
North Carolina State University Central Campus |
North Carolina State University North Campus |
St. Augustine's University Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:St. Augustine's University Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7587158 |
Terry Companion Animal Veterinary Center |
William Peace University Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:William Peace University Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8016704 |
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Kindergartens in Raleigh
Seven kindergartens in Raleigh are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Chesterbrook Academy |
Gethsemane Seventh Day Adventist Day Care Center |
Millbrook KinderCare |
Primary Beginnings Child Care |
Primrose School of Hilburn |
Spanish for Fun! |
Young Missionary Temple Day Care and Learning Center |
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Music Schools in Raleigh
One music school in Raleigh are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Progressive Music Center Address: 2720 Godley Lane, Raleigh 27617, United States |
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Raleigh Locations
Neighborhoods in Raleigh
Streets in Raleigh
- 22 Anderson Point Drive Parking Lot
- 2nd Street
- A C Boulevard
- Aaron Drive
- Abbey Park Way
- Abbey Woods Drive
- Abbington Way
- Abbotsbury Court
- Abbott Creek Trail
- Abbotts Pointe Court
- Aberdeen Drive
- Ability Drive
- Acacia Drive
- Accabonac Pt
- access road for Cedar Hills Park
- access to Cedar Hills Park
- Acer Court
- Achievement Drive
- Acorn Street
- Adams Street
- Adcox Place
- Addison Place
- Adian Lane
- Adler Pass
- Admaston Drive